A new power generation and distribution system called microgrid is seen by an energy company as a solution for areas in the Philippine archipelago where darkness gets more pronounced at night. READ: BusinessWorldAt35 ForwardFaster
It’s also not hard to pick out the glowing lights of the country’s major urban centers such as Metro Cebu, Iloilo City, Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Zamboanga City, General Santos City, and Metro Davao. A person keen on geography can make a quick game of picking out individual towns and cities like Baguio, Laoag, Legazpi, Puerto Princesa, and even Busuanga in Coron. However, as fascinating as this game may be, attention is inevitably drawn to the dark spaces in between.
However, for roughly the same cost of laying down a kilometer of submarine cable, a small power generation plant and distribution system can be built on an island. Since the transmission line from the mainland is not extended, the island is considered “oBecause of the high costs associated with undersea cable, building these small electricity systems has become the preferred mode of powering up smaller and more distant islands.
Since the passage of EPIRA in 2001, QTP projects have been established in off-grid areas in Palawan, Cebu, and Camarines Sur. However, despite the best eorts of the DoE to roll out the QTP program, as of the end of 2021, only 11 QTP projects had been awarded. In more advanced microgrid systems, a smart microgrid controller is used in order to seamlessly orchestrate the supply of electricity coming from various power sources. This is crucial in case the microgrid is powered by RE sources such as wind, hydro, or solar power. While RE sources provide clean energy, they are intermittent by nature . Thus, a smart microgrid controller is used to ensure a smooth transition between the various RE sources so that consumers enjoy uninterrupted power.
With the recent issuance of the implementing rules and regulations of the MSA, microgrid developers such as FP Island Energy Corp. are eagerly awaiting the start of the CSP process which will kick off once the DoE publishes the initial list of unserved and underserved areas. If this list is issued within the year, the selection process can start soon after and more residents in off-grid islands can look forward to having 24/7 power as early as the middle of 2024.
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